Concert to raise money for village in rural El Salvador

A Concert for Chilama will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Stage Left Cafe on the Woodstock Square.

The concert is a benefit for the Salvadoran community of Chilama, a sister city of the McHenry County-based group Friends of Chilama.

This small village is very remote and lacks an access road, school, health clinic, potable water and employment.

The public is invited to attend the event, which features outstanding local musicians including O' Brothers, the Ricklepick Trio, Carl Viard and the Wednesday Afternoon Jam Group. All performers are volunteering their talents to support the struggles of the rural poor in El Salvador.

A donation of $10 for adults and $5 for students is suggested. The event will include a cash bar and complimentary snacks. For details, e-mail to lib4paz@comcast.net or call (815) 455-3683.